 Shealor Lake Trail by Silver Lake, Pioneer, California Ancient philosophers and sages dropped wisdom that still hits today—but let’s be real, if they had Twitter, they’d probably say it differently. Here’s how timeless truths sound in modern slang. Wisdom is wisdom, no matter the era. 1. Ancient Wisdom: “A wise man speaks because he has something to say; a fool speaks because he must say something.” – Plato Modern Translation: “Real ones drop knowledge, clowns just make noise.” 2. Ancient Wisdom: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” – The Golden Rule Modern Translation: “Be cool, get cool back. Be trash, get dragged.” 3. Ancient Wisdom: “He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior.” – Confucius Modern Translation: “Master your own mess before you flex.” 4. Ancient Wisdom: “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Lao Tzu Modern Translation: “You ain’t gonna make it to the top if you don’t start walking.” 5. Ancient Wisdom: “The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.” – Socrates Modern Translation: “The more you know, the more you realize you don’t know sh*t.” 6. Ancient Wisdom: “You reap what you sow.” – Biblical Proverb Modern Translation: “Karma is a b*tch!” 7. Ancient Wisdom: “Beware the barrenness of a busy life.” – Socrates Modern Translation: “If you’re grinding 24/7 but still feel empty, you’re just running in circles.” 8. Ancient Wisdom: “To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.” – David Viscott Modern Translation: “Real ones vibe both ways.” 9. Ancient Wisdom: “A fool and his money are soon parted.” – Proverbs Modern Translation: “Blow your bag on dumb sh*t, end up broke real quick.” 10. Ancient Wisdom: “Silence is a source of great strength.” – Lao Tzu Modern Translation: “Real Gs move in silence. Loud ones just want attention.”
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 A great teacher doesn’t need to explain what they know. They teach by their presence-by simply being. Likewise, a great student doesn’t depend on a teacher’s words to learn. Instead, they observe in silence and recognize the lessons hidden in everything. Take an apple, for example. To an ordinary student, it might be just fruit. But to a great student, the apple is a profound teacher. It shows patience in how it ripens, simplicity in the joy it offers, and abundance in the seeds it carries. Inside this single apple are the seeds to produce the next apple trees and potentially thousands more apples just like it. It’s a reminder that growth and possibility are always present, even in something seemingly small. The apple also reminds us of the deep interconnection we share with nature. It serves humans by providing nourishment, animals by feeding and sustaining them, and even insects through pollination. This cycle of giving and receiving reflects the interconnectedness of all life. The apple teaches us how each part of creation serves and supports the greater whole, offering abundance not just for itself but for all. In short, a great teacher doesn’t have to teach, and a great student doesn’t have to be taught. The difference lies in awareness. A great student recognizes that every moment, every person, and every object is a potential teacher. Their awareness turns the world into a classroom. Thus, the saying goes, “When the student is ready, the teacher will appear. When the student is truly ready, the teacher will disappear.” This happens not because of the teacher, but because of the student’s own awareness of the lessons they recognize for themselves. Ultimately, a great student becomes their own teacher. They no longer need external guidance because their heightened awareness allows them to learn from life itself.  Fear has an audience. Love has an audience; so has anger, bigotry, hate, kindness. Whatever language you speak there’s someone listening so choose your words wisely and only speak the truth. - Feelasoulphy  Once your heart is open you will receive the truth and wisdoms of God/Universe. You will no longer be bounded by the limits of the ego. - Feelasoulphy |
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